Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development · 10 hours ago
Deputy Communications Director
St Paul, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$101K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expThe Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is seeking a Deputy Communications Director to collaborate with the Communications Director in leading public relations and external strategies. This role involves managing public information campaigns, developing strategic communications plans, and supervising a team to ensure alignment with agency priorities.
Government Administration
Responsibilities
Serve as DEED’s external communications lead; produce communications and public relations plans and direct or partner on the production of high-level materials for the agency, including talking points, opposite the editorial page (op-eds) and more
In collaboration with the Communications Director, direct media relations for the agency. Provide strategic communications advice to the Communications Director and other senior leaders as requested
Think comprehensively about the Administration’s priorities and devise strategies to accelerate them with the public and media; and
Serve as the backup for the Communications Director as needed
Qualification
Required
Five (5) years of experience in communications and/or public relations with at least two (2) years supervising a team (two (2) or more) in meeting related business needs
Bachelor's degree in Communication, Marketing, Public Relations, and Journalism substitutes for one (1) year of experience; Master's degree substitutes for eighteen (18) months of experience
Experience developing and implementing communications plans
Experience working with the news media, including experience developing and executing media strategies and campaigns (print, television, radio, etc.)
Experience advising senior executive level clients and stakeholders on communications strategies and messaging
Experience creating and managing multiple projects simultaneously, including determining requirements, stakeholders and scope of projects
Experience writing a heavy volume of speeches and talking points for a commissioner, executive director, CEO, etc
Experience with high-level communication, demonstrating skill in composition and editing
Benefits
Paid vacation and sick leave
12 paid holidays each year
Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
Fertility care, including IVF
Diabetes care
Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
Training, classes, and professional development
Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support
A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
Company
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development promote business recruitment, expansion, and retention.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Abdullahi Mohamed
Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth Frosch
Deputy Commissioner and Chief Operating Officer
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